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Song 5:9: What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us?<br />
Song 5:10: My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand.<br />
Song 5:11: His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are bushy, and black as a raven.<br />
Song 5:12: His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set.<br />
Song 5:13: His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh.<br />
Song 5:14: His hands are as gold rings set with the beryl: his belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires.<br />
Song 5:15: His legs are as pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.<br />
Song 5:16: His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.<br />
Song 6:1: Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women? whither is thy beloved turned aside? that we may seek him with thee.<br />
Song 6:2: My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.<br />
Song 6:3: I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies.<br />
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The bride praises the bridegroom
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Scroll for more ↓This passage from Song of Solomon emphasizes the unparalleled beauty and love of one's partner, with vivid descriptions of physical appearance. The speaker confesses their beloved's exceptional qualities, declaring them "altogether lovely" (Song 5:16). The poem concludes with a desire to find comfort in seeking this beloved together with fellow women, highlighting the importance of intimacy and community in romantic relationships. Ultimately, the passage invites readers to reflect on the beauty and significance of love in their own lives.
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